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Cool project! Reminds me of a story Cole Coonce wrote in Super Stock about a Front Engine Dragster with dual rear wheels that John Force and a few other guys where scheming up. There was a crude drawing of it on a napkin and a very funny story! I think it was all make beliveve, but it made for good reading! Can't wait to see it done!

Making tube axles out of Evergreen, or other brands, is not that hard and the results are nice! Leaf springs can be made or you can mix and match from various kits. Don't forget that most Gassers used stock from I-Beam axles from production cars. Pick Up straight axles, like the Revell 56 Pick Up or the Lindberg Little Red Wagon have great axles for this. The early Revell kits are fuzzy, but, once you get them figured out, they work quite nicely. Only a few kits came with dedicated "Gasser" straight axles and most of them are not that great. The easiest and plainest has to be the one in the Revell Tri Five kits. Very simple, but effective! Have fun!

Pegasus Hobbies in Montclair, California http://pegasushobbies.net/catalog/ How good are they? They have their own line of kits and aftermarket parts!

Very nice! I like it!!

All time classic kit and you did a fantastic job with it! Nice!

I need to build the Gray one next and get my hands on the large flare version! That thing is cool!

Rob, you car is confused. Is it a Road Warrior, Rat Rod style, Pro Touring or a Street Machine? It just lacks the details to push it firmly into any of these categories. And the finish is not helping. I know, it was the look you wanted, but, as a judge we expect some pop. Everything appears to be just one piece. Subtle color shift would have done wonders. I like it, but, honestly, I would eliminate it from the judging when I first look at the table. I only enter models to help fill tables at the local contest. I never expect to win and I listen when folks critique my models. Even when someone is clearly bashing me, I try to draw something useful out of it. Reading about people not being encouraged to build is baloney. You should be building because it is your passion, not because someone is pushing you to do it. When it comes to building, we, not them, are our own worst enemys. We can head the advice or keep plowing into the same walls. If you expect to win contest, then build to win. Need more crazy thoughts, just ask! Jesse C.

The 67 Never came as a clear bodied kit. It was the '69 that had the clear one piece body.

I remember when our neighbor bought one. Orange with a plaid interior! Nice!! We called it the moon car and my dad called it a fishbowl! A few year back I was at the local car parts swap and this guy had a box of these pacer kits, for only $5 bucks each! And I walked away from it!!! Insert sound of palm slamming into forehead! Glad that the 70's are cool again! Bring them on Round 2!

I use ebay, LHS, kit shows and model shows. Plus, it also helps being in a model car club. Some members usually bring in kits to sell or trade and you can always announce a request at the meeting and get some pretty cool deals going. My LHS usually is used for the new stuff or supplies, the kit shows are a great place to buy in bulk and find the cool vintage stuff at a great price without shipping.

Great trade with Austin T! Thanks again!

Just for grins!

I am looking into trying to mate the rear of the BossNova Funny Car wagon onto the Hasegawa four door kit to try and make a wagon. As for the Revell kit, I have a spare body and I think the Doyusha Bluebird wheel wells might work on it. But, I also conisdered cutting off the flares and making a box flared 510 out of it. Another option is to convert the four door Hasegawa kit into a two door. Remember, the wheelbase on the four door and the two door cars are the same and a few have actually done this conversion on the 1:1 cars. Just something to think about.

I go both ways!

Well, I know that this will stop me from raiding my other kits for parts! Just print what I need!! And it will also stop folks from buying extra kits for the parts once the files hit the web. I really do not see someone printing a whole kit, yet, but I do see lots of spare parts and custom parts being done. So lets get excited and get onboard! Now, a replacement for ALPS is needed!!

So, are you going to hide it, make up a story on how it got stolen and surprise yourself with it? Just messin! Get to building!

Ah forget it! I'm sticking to Balsa Wood and a Butter Knife! See you in the future!!

Well, they did correct the 69 Charger and the world was happy. I see why they can not do the same with the Mustang as it appears to be a good seller for them if it is done right.

Got it from a private collection. Worked out a good deal and we are all happy!

So, has anyone called Revell on this one? No, I have not read the whole thread as it appears to be quite repetitive. I mean, folks call them for lost wheels, scratch glass and decals, why not for an innacurate body? Just my random thoughts!

If you are going to score, score big!

Very cool! I wonder if I could use my drill press as a vertical lathe?

1) Was your introduction to modeling at home? Yes it was 2) From whom? My Uncle Tony 3) What kind of models (cars, planes, trains, etc)? Cars - It was a Revell Snap Together VW Bug 1/32 4) What did the person who introduced you to modeling do for a living ? Medical Student at the time. Now he is just Mr. Mom 5) How old were you? I was 6 6) About what year was your introduction? 1974

Nostalgia, plain 'ol nostalgia!

I could have bought one for next to nothing, but for what? Bragging rights that I have one? It is a wacky car to add to the collction, but would I ever really build it or just hoard it? I have purchased every Tom Daniels re-issue and a couple of originals and, barring the Bad Man and Red Barron, I have yet to start gluing any of them together. Even the formerly coveted Rommel's Rod and Tijuana Taxi! Now they I have them they just sit there. This is a niche car for sure and Steve would be in a better spot dealing with the new Revell Regime to get it released as a Selected Subjects kit.